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Dairy Proteins: Latest Scientific Findings

September 23, 2011

The latest scientific, industry and academic findings on whey and other dairy based ingredients were presented at the 6th International Whey Conference, this month in Chicago. In summary, an already hot industry seems to have the energy to power more growth.

Whey: The Winner in Nutrition and Inflation

October 28, 2010

Analysis of:Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. Earnings Conference Call (Q3 2010) | www.vitaminshoppe.com

Whey Protein is experiencing increasing demand in drug and consumer health products. Increasing demand will likely lead to increased pricing in the upper levels of the Whey Protein Value Chain.Analysis is not based on a news article it is based on VSI and MJN earning call [10/27/2010 & 10/27/2010]. Link to archive is in URL window.

Is Hansen Natural [HANS] Less Popular Than The Group Hanson?

July 7, 2008

Analysis of:The Cheapest Stock Around | www.fool.com

Hansen Naturals Corp. has been the fastest growing company in the Beverages - Soft Drinks industry. But since the stock market sell off began Hansen has fallen almost 3 times as much as the S & P 500. Is it trading at bargain valuations, or are buyers trying to catch the proverbial falling knife?

Alzheimer Finding May Increase Bid Under Rising Vitamin E Prices

April 29, 2008

Analysis of:Vitamin E May Up Alzheimer's Survival | www.webmd.com

The American Academy of Neurology announced that Vitamin E holds substantial health benefits for Alzheimer's sufferers. These findings may increase demand for supplemental Vitamin E. Vitamin E producers have recently increased prices, primarily, due to exploding feedstock demand. In the last few years major producers, DSM and BASF have increased production capacity, while reducing their costs to produce the vitamin. These producers are positioned to gain from likely increases in Vitamin E demand.

Investor Sentiment: Lifetime Fitness [LTM]

March 18, 2008

Analysis of:Life Time Fitness CEO to forgo salary, cash incentive | twincities.bizjournals.com

Today LTM announced their CEO will forgo cash compensation for 2008 and instead receive restricted stock. Additionally, during the March stock market carnage, Insiders at Lifetime Fitness picked up 81,000 shares. These purchases constitute a modest .2% of Lifetime's outstanding shares. But the LTM Insider activity is unique to the Health/Green/Natural Product companies tracked by Curative Media.

Will consumers Have A Cow Over Cloned Animal Products?

January 16, 2008

Analysis of:Cloned Animals May Be Used For Food In the U. S., FDA Says | www.bloomberg.com

Despite an FDA ruling that cloned milk and meat products are safe, many consumers will feel uneasy about cloned products entering the food supply. They will seek alternatives from Organic Ranchers, Natural Product Grocers and Vegetarian Diets. Prior shifts in consumer sentiment regarding food safety, suggest that some of these alternatives may dramatically gain favor in the market place.

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